v Oldham (A) Carabao Cup - Match Thread

[SaintRam]

Just now, Nuwtfly said:

It's not rubbish at all. Why ditch the formation you've been working on through all of preseason because of one defeat? Tonight was a decent opportunity to get more accustomed with it, if anything. 

Not sure you want to play 4-3-3 with two fullbacks quite so averse to defending as Bogle and Malone (based on reports of his previous club's fans)

[Philmycock]

Just now, Nuwtfly said:

It's not rubbish at all. Why ditch the formation you've been working on through all of preseason because of one defeat? Tonight was a decent opportunity to get more accustomed with it, if anything. 

It's nice to see FL isn't so rigid, horses for courses, it's all a learning curve, and we're winning 2-0, enjoy each game for what it is, systems change

[Ghost of Clough]

1 minute ago, Nuwtfly said:

It's not rubbish at all. Why ditch the formation you've been working on through all of preseason because of one defeat? Tonight was a decent opportunity to get more accustomed with it, if anything. 

Because Frank wants to play with two attacking full backs. With only one DM we’re left exposed on the counter. frank identified this as a key problem and has opted for an extra DM instead of more defensive full back(s). 

[SaintRam]

One thing I have taken from this RD coverage is they've been waxing lyrical about Tomori all game. 

Whoever was doing the livefeed appears to have died, so I guess that's that.

Waghorn has hit the post since the last update. Probably going to finish 0-2.

[SaintRam]

FT 0-2 

[Philmycock]

Just now, SaintRam said:

FT 0-2 

Eventually! ? 

[mozza]

Well done Rams,  and cheers @SaintRam

[Alph]

Can we have the 3 points?

[JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta]

Job done. Plenty of other Championship clubs being taken to penalties so it's nice not to have ballsed it up.

[The_Sheriff]

Derby's going all the way!

[RamNut]

Phew.....Thank god its over.

we can now get on with slagging half the team off.

 

[DCFC1388]

3 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said:

Because Frank wants to play with two attacking full backs. With only one DM we’re left exposed on the counter. frank identified this as a key problem and has opted for an extra DM instead of more defensive full back(s). 

And if he didnt make a change to have a look at a different formation & persisted with something that isnt working he would be slated for being tactically naive - good decision to try something different

[ViewsFromTheMiddle]

Forest through 10-9 on penalties. Great achievement.

[JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta]

2 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said:

And if he didnt make a change to have a look at a different formation & persisted with something that isnt working he would be slated for being tactically naive - good decision to try something different

He can't win. Nobody that manages or plays for Derby can.

[Nuwtfly]

7 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said:

Because Frank wants to play with two attacking full backs. With only one DM we’re left exposed on the counter. frank identified this as a key problem and has opted for an extra DM instead of more defensive full back(s). 

Full backs over philosophy,  then? 

How about just don't play two attacking full backs?

[admira]

How did Wilson play?

[DarkFruitsRam7]

Piss easy win. Mount and Malone the standouts. Feel good factor back. On to a piss up in London on Saturday.

[jimbo jones]

Whether your officially calling it a 433 or a 4231 it doesn’t really matter to me, but having 2 more defensively sound/strong CMs and leaving Mount more freedom to get forward is the way to go. Get the best out of Mount and stay pretty solid in midfield.

[dcfcfan1]

We have to accept the fact that we are gonna concede chances and just concentrate on attacking. duck it, we aint gonna gp up anyway , I want entertainment

[SaintRam]

1 minute ago, admira said:

How did Wilson play?

Absolutely no idea. 

I believe Ramage described his performance as "better", which is a pretty large section of the scale.